April 2022. In some of Ambedkar’s lesser known writings lies a remarkably detailed paper on ‘small holdings in India and their remedies’. It is a detailed examination of what ails Indian agriculture and how can the identified problems be addressed. Ambedkar asks if the small holdings are also 'compact' holdings? 'Unfortunately they are not. A … Continue reading Problem of small holdings in Indian agriculture & Ambedkar
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Many Lives in a Life: Ambedkar and legacy of ideas
People and their ideas take on different meanings as time passes. This process (of changing meanings) has struck me as crucial to understanding ideas and individuals. A person’s work and intellectual legacy takes on a new journey when they are no more and when the work is continued by others. There onward begins interpretation and … Continue reading Many Lives in a Life: Ambedkar and legacy of ideas
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